With talk about green energy this and clean power that – it’s easy to get lost in the rhetoric of the new technology movement and fall victim to eye-glazed apathy. But one British wind power company is set to fight this eco-fatigue with it’s latest viral campaign that takes on nuclear power in the U.K.. Realizing […]

Valentine’s Day is just a day away and news reports are all in a frenzy that this year’s holiday is projected to exceed national spending figures from the past decade. From the perspective of both a giver and receiver of v-day goodies – I will be the first to admit that there’s nothing exciting about […]

When I think of upcycling I think about reusing or repurposing items otherwise destined for the dump. Rarely does the concept of high art cross my mind. In a quest for salvaging and recreating everyday objects into conceptual artforms, artist Josh Blackwell transforms the average plastic bag into what he calls “Plastic Baskets.” These stunning […]

In 1935 Franklin D. Roosevelt developed the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to help drive jobs for unemployed Americans, resulting in over 900 silk screened posters to be made and distributed across the United States. Inspiring? I think so! The Library of Congress writes, “The posters were designed to publicize exhibits, community activities, theatrical productions, and health and […]

Ever wonder what it would like to pack up all your belongings into a backpack and hit the road? It’s a fantasy my husband is always musing along to and I’ve always shrugged it off as impossible. That is until now! Talk about inspiration – Andrew Hyde discusses how he only owns 15 things in this […]

Tis the time of year for living like a hermit. And even if you’re making a concerted effort to get out despite your post-holiday malaise, chances are, you’re hunkering down at your favorite hole-in-the-wall and not making too many friends. The solution? Hosting a community soup swap! That’s exactly what Amy Thompson of the blog […]

The New Year is here and with it come a mound of goals, resolutions, and if you’re anywhere north of Alabama, snow. To address our need for warm comfort food and sustainable seasonal eating I am sharing my favorite recipe of the month: Caramelized Fennel Pizza. Follow the directions below and you’ll be mmmming and […]

The holidays are almost here – and what will you be doing to keep your celebrations green? Will you be dusting off those hand-me-down ornaments? Pulling in your potted spruce? Looking to handmade indie businesses for your shopping needs? If so – it sounds like you’re already on a roll planning for the season sustainably. […]

One of my favorite holidays is in a few days – Thanksgiving! And with it come the joys of family, food, and reflecting on the blessings of the past year. No doubt cooking up protein, cranberries and dressing is a top focus – but what about some eco-friendly table dressing?! To get you thinking about how […]